Black Cherry - HF & NE

[Mark Cothren]

The hollow form from a chunk of crotch and is 10-1/2" x 6-3/4", antique oil finish. As is obvious, I burned around the rim and also around the void/opening. The inside is natural, even thought it looks painted/dyed black.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v684/markfromark/BlkCherryHF01.jpg


The NE bowl is 14-1/2" x 12" x 5-1/2". It also has an antique oil finish.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v684/markfromark/BlkCherryNE02.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v684/markfromark/BlkCherryNE01.jpg

[Bill Wyko]

NICE JOB! Those are absolutley beautiful. I just love the work I'm seeing here on SMC. Every time I see work like yours I want to go home and start turning. Great job!:)

[John Timberlake]

Great job. Nice piece of wood and a good finish.

[Mark Pruitt]

Beautifully done! I especially like the profile of the NE. I hope I can keep the bark intact like that on my next one.

[Mike Vickery]

Both are beautiful piececs.

[Keith Burns]

Mark, an excellent display of your talent. Both pieces are great. I too, really like the form on the NE. Great job:) :) :)

[John Hart]

I think it's funny Mark...You and I started about the same time...but your work is so superior to mine. Can we trade places? There's got to be something in the water down thar.

Beautiful work sir!!:)

[Tom Sherman]

I think your on a roll Mark very nice looking work.

[Steve Schlumpf]

As usual Mark - outstanding work!

Love the hollow form - the grain jumps out at you! Beautiful finish!

Natural edge bowl has a nice flow to it's design - amazed you managed to keep all the bark in place! Again, beautiful finish!

Don't wait so long before posting again - was starting to wonder if you were OK....

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

Both pieces look great, Mark. Don't know what to tell you, John. Guess you need a llittle more practice.:p
I know I do.

Bruce

[Jim Ketron]

Outstanding pieces Mark!
Love the figure in the cherry HF, and your NE bowls are always top notch!

[Glenn Hodges]

Beautiful work. Your finish is first class also.

[Travis Stinson]

Both are outstanding, as expected! I really love the profiles of your NE bowls. :cool:

[Gary Herrmann]

Wow, nice bowls Mark. I like the burned accents on the HF. Great job.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Simply outstanding Mark....times 2!

[Curt Fuller]

Those are really some beauties Mark. You just keep getting better and better.

[Rich Stewart]

Those are really pretty. I like that antique finish. Looks so..ummm..antiquey. Beautiful job on both.

[Brad Hammond]

i cant WAIT to get that good! just beautiful!

[Christopher K. Hartley]

Beautiful work Mark. I really enjoy seeing your creations!:)

[Bernie Weishapl]

Mark those are absolutely beautiful. I really like the form and finish on both. Simply awesome.

[Pat Doble]

A couple of beautiful pieces Mark. The grain on the HF is sweeeeeet. I should be coming into some cherry this winter - hope I can do it justice like you've done here.
Great job.